Luxury City Hotel of the Year

Tsuruya Ryokan
www.tsuruyaryokan.jp

JapanAmong the oldest ryokans in Japan and one of the few
remaining in Karuizawa, Tsuruya Ryokan offers traditionalclass in contemporary comfort. This property’s history stretches
back over 400 years to the Ado Period, when Tsuruya Ryokan
was merely a guest house and tearoom on the ancient highway
between Kyoto and Tokyo. Today, Tsuruya Ryokan offers
Japanese and Western tatami-matted guest rooms, publicbaths, and traditional Japanese cuisine in a calm and elegant
setting. Guests can easily meander into the surrounding serene
wilderness, repose and rejuvenate in the baths, and venture into
the city centre.
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Tsuruya Ryokan’s central location on the main street, Kyukaruizawa, allows guests to easily explore the city’s unique
history and best shopping attractions. Easy access to Ohga
Hall, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Kumoba Pond, and the Usui
Pass Scenic Viewpoint either on foot or by car makes Tsuruya
Ryokan the ideal luxury hotel for exploring the city. After a busy
day in town, retreat to the tranquil atmosphere of the traditional
Japanese healing stone baths that use mineral water to relieve
fatigue and relax the weariest of travellers. This luxury four-starryokan, an hour north of Tokyo by express train, guarantees toplease guests seeking the perfect blend of culture and nature.

Tsuruya Ryokan
Karuizawa, Japan
www.tsuruyaryokan.jp | +81 267-42-5555 |Location
Tsuruya Ryokan is ideally located in the bustling city centre on
the main shopping street, Kyu-Karuizawa. Guests can take a shortwalk or drive to visit many of the stunning cultural and naturalsites within Karuizawa, including Ohga Hall, which overlooks thebeautiful Yagasaki Park, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Kumoba Pond,
and the Usui Pass Scenic Viewpoint for a magnificent panoramicview of the mountains. Likewise, Tsuruya Ryokan is less than
30 minutes from Shiraito Falls and an hour from the volcanic
wonders of Onioshidashi Park.

Rooms & Facilities
Tsuruya Ryokan offers both Japanese tatami-matted guest rooms
and Western-styled rooms in a calm and elegant atmosphere.
Three separate buildings—Bekkan, Honkan, and Okukan—offernine different room styles and configurations to meet the needs
and preferences of every guest, each tastefully decorated withauthentic furniture from the Showa Period and including thenecessary modern amenities. Pour a cup of jasmine tea, turn on
the television, and recline in an Ekornes stressless chair; the rooms
undoubtedly provide the perfect setting to unwind and relax.

Ambience
Among the oldest ryokans in Japan and one of the few
remaining in Karuizawa, Tsuruya Ryokan offers traditional classin contemporary comfort. This property’s history stretches backover 400 years to the Ado Period, when Tsuruya Ryokan was
merely a guest house and tearoom on the ancient highway
between Kyoto and Tokyo. Old maps of Japan and Karuizawa, inaddition to portraits of famous Japanese authors and poets whostayed and wrote at Tsuruya Ryokan, cover the walls to immerse
every guest in the hotel’s rich history.

Food & Drink
The variety of authentic Japanese cuisine on Tsuruya Ryokan’smenu is sure to tempt every guest. Choose from a stewed,
grilled, or steamed dish that changes every night, or enjoy
one of the classic favourites: sashimi, wagyu, or tempura.
Ingredients change with the season to guarantee fresh flavours
and high-quality dining, and all fish comes from the local Tsukiji
market. A separate menu is also available for children and theextensive buffet breakfast is sure to have choices to cater for thewhole family.

Key Feature

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Tsuruya Ryokan’s most outstanding feature is the traditional public baths. Guests
can retreat to the tranquil atmosphere of the Japanese healing stone baths after abusy day in town or a long journey into the wilderness. Mineral water is speciallyfiltered through maifan, tourmaline, and germanium stones to relieve fatigue andrejuvenate skin. Even the weariest of travellers can relax in the mineral-rich watersof the large baths.